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Has there ever been a fight on ISS?
Yes, astronauts are humans and humans are not perfect and humans get into disagreements anytime they work together.
Has anyone ever fought in space?
Space warfare is hypothetical combat in which one or more belligerents are situated in outer space. As of 2021, no actual warfare is known to have taken place in space, though a number of tests and demonstrations have been performed.
Can you punch in space?
Could Superman punch someone into space? No. By pushing so hard on someone, Superman’s feet would crush the ground under him. The acceleration of the victim would be so great that his head would come off.
How much does the ISS weight?
about 420,000 kilograms
When fully complete, the ISS will weigh about 420,000 kilograms (925,000 pounds). This is equivalent to more than 330 automobiles.
Is it possible to fight in space?
There’s never been a battle in space yet. But there has been some weapons-testing activity. China is working on anti-satellite weapons and has tested an anti-satellite missile. The Soviets even designed space stations armed with a machine gun to defend against attack by American astronauts.
What would happen if there was a fire on the ISS?
If a fire would ever occur on the ISS, the astronauts would become firemen and follow a three-step response system. 1. Turn off the ventilation system to slow the spread of fire. Removing the air current decreases the amount of oxygen available to the flame.
Is the International Space Station on fire?
While the ISS hasn’t experienced a fire, a significant one did take place in 1997 on the Russian Space Station Mir. “The Mir fire came from an oxygen generator, where the oxygen supplied a ready source of fuel,” says Ruff.
Could astronauts respond to an emergency on the International Space Station?
Ruff says that while there hasn’t been a fire on the Space Station, and while safeguards have been in place to prevent one from occurring, it’s comforting to know that astronauts could respond to an emergency because they’ve prepared for any eventuality.
What are the most common medical problems faced on the ISS?
In addition to life-saving skills, he had been taught how to stitch a wound, give an injection and even extract a tooth. According to Nasa, this training would prepare him and his crew members for the most common medical problems faced on the ISS – like motion sickness, headaches, back pain, skin conditions, burns and dental emergencies.